It can use skill and technology to its advantage.
To be used against the U.S., or Israel.
Naval bases in Syria, Yemen, and perhaps even farther abroad.
Doing so would also serve U.S. interests.
And perhaps preparing the way for future conflict.
An act of war by Iran against the United States.
See no enemies; see no evil.
Making up for a reduced American role.
For decades, the U.S. Sixth Fleet kept the peace in the eastern Mediterranean, supported by interlocking alliances with Israel, Cyprus, Turkey, and Egypt. Recently this. . .